Veteran Musical Actor Yoo Jun-sang Reveals His Secret to 30 Years in the Industry
Veteran actor Yoo Jun-sang is set to reveal the secret behind his 30-year career in musicals.

On the upcoming episode of SBS's variety show 'Anytime,' airing on the 24th, Yoo Jun-sang, known as a 'musical veteran,' will showcase his unparalleled dedication to practice, drawing significant attention.

From the moment he appears, Yoo Jun-sang impresses Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok with his powerful rendition of a musical number. Even while walking, Yoo Jun-sang doesn't stop singing, prompting Yoo Jae-suk to remark, “Among active musical actors, you're the only one who sings while walking,” giving him a thumbs up.

Yoo Jun-sang shares, “To have a long career in musicals, you need to practice a lot. I memorize the script on the first day and, though I feel sorry for my fellow actors, I ask them to memorize everything within a week,” revealing his firm practice philosophy.
Veteran Musical Actor Yoo Jun-sang Reveals His Secret to 30 Years in the Industry

Meanwhile, Kim Gun-woo raises curiosity by sharing behind-the-scenes stories of his first rehearsal with Yoo Jun-sang. Kim Gun-woo, who is embarking on his fourth musical, recalls, “I'm acting in the same production with Yoo Jun-sang for the second time. He started a conversation with me using lines from the script as soon as we met in the elevator.”

Yoo Jun-sang then switches to a musical tone, prompting Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok to join in an impromptu performance. However, Yoo Jae-suk humorously ends the skit by saying, “I'm just an audience member.”

Additionally, Yoo Yeon-seok, Yoo Jun-sang, and Kim Gun-woo form the 'Musical Trio,' adding to the excitement. Yoo Yeon-seok introduces Kim Gun-woo as a 'Musical Rookie' and says, “I consider myself a 'Musical Adult,' while Jun-sang is the 'Musical Father,'” showcasing their camaraderie. The trio engages in a lively musical discussion, sharing updates on their recent projects and veteran practice tips.

Fans are eager to see if 'Musical Father' Yoo Jun-sang's passion will shine through in the 'Anytime' games.

Meanwhile, 'Anytime' is a variety show that gifts moments of luck during brief intervals in everyday life. It airs every Tuesday at 9 PM.

By Da-yeon Jeong, TenAsia Reporter light@tenasia.co.kr